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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,706.64, 88,059.96 and 25,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,706.64, 88,059.96 and 25,399.44 is: 38,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,706.64 : 88,059.96 = 25,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,706.64/88,059.96 = 25,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,706.64x = 88,059.96 × 25,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,706.64x = 2,236,673,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,673,670.42/58,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,099.16

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